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Sylvia Asava

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am committed to providing compassionate, individualized, confidential, and evidence based care where you feel genuinely heard and understood. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and other mental health concerns. My focus is on building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and honesty, so you feel safe enough to open up and be yourself. I believe every person deserves care that is respectful, culturally sensitive, and centered around their unique story and goals. I am passionate about helping people move through feelings of hopelessness, overwhelm, and isolation toward a more meaningful and rewarding life.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, holistic, and patient centered. I combine evidence based treatment with deep empathy and individualized planning so care is tailored specifically to you. I focus on creating a safe environment where communication feels open and honest, because trust is the foundation of effective treatment. I offer mental health evaluations, psychiatric medication management, and individual therapy, always with the goal of understanding the whole person, not just symptoms. I strive to develop treatment plans that reflect your needs, values, and goals while supporting long term stability and growth.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a calm, supportive space where you are invited to share your experiences at your own pace. We will begin building trust and understanding what has been bringing you distress, whether that is anxiety, depression, mood changes, or other concerns. I will ask thoughtful questions to get a full picture of your symptoms, history, and goals, and together we will start shaping a plan that feels realistic and personalized. My priority is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and hopeful that change is possible.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    Other at Walden University, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Grand Canyon University
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (Colorado)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Select Health - Colorado, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Management, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Swahili